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It offers undergraduate programs in classical engineering, applied sciences, design, and interdisciplinary fields. Students have the flexibility to pursue minors or double majorsand engage in cutting-edge research to earn an Honors degree. IITH fosters a strong research culture, producing numerous patents and publications annually. It offers master's and doctoral programs across technology, design, science, and liberal arts, with flexible MTech options catering to industry needs. The institute actively promotes innovation and entrepreneurship through incubators, mentorship programs, and a minor in entrepreneurship, featuring courses taught by industry leaders.  \nIITH has strong global collaborations, particularly with Japanese institutions, influencing its campus architecture. With a unique ecosystem of interactive learning, research, and industry partnerships, IITH empowers students and faculty to transform ideas into impactful innovations, making it a hub for academic and technological excellence.  \nDepartment of Design  \nThe Department of Design offers a vibrant environment for learning, practicing, research and exploring several facets of design. The department envisions to creatively engage in the space between technologies and society. This involves facilitating innovation in the key emergent areas such as Participatory & Collaborative Design, Communication & Interaction Design, Professional Ethics & Sustainability, Product Systems & Services, Design & Education, Wellness, Crowd Sourced Design etc.“Design” calls for thinking “from-the-scratch,” thinking “Out-of-the-box” and thinking inline with the needs of contemporary society and devising creative solutions.“Design” is essentially aimed at enhancing the user experience. Improvement of any process / service / equipment by incorporation of ingenious means is what defines “Good Design.” The Department of Design is committed to the growth of design education. To fulfill this vision, a joint PhD Programme with Swinburne University, Australia and a Design Minor programme has been initiated.  \n VISION  \nThe vision of the Design Department at IITHis to be recognized for its leadership in the discipline and the profession by advancing design excellence in evolving themes of design that positively impact daily lives and inherits cultural values. Through its interdisciplinary faculty strength, the department is keen to tackle social & global challenges, towards a more sustainable future, developing entrepreneurial mindsets, and aims towards academic and  \nresearch excellence.  \n MISSION  \nTo prepare the new generation of designers to shape the quality of human experience in products, communications and system integrated solutions through design excellence. 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